2003 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 865 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |